Editorial Guidelines for Letters and Contact Info
This excerpt outlines letter guidelines and contact details for editorial submissions. It lists a mailing address in Cedar Rapids Iowa, a general inquiry phone number, and an email for editors at sourcemedia. It emphasizes concise, direct communication and provides basic channels for questions.
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Sourcemedia.net
Cedar Rapids
Jeff.tecklenburg
Privacy protections urged for cloud data under ECPA reform
A digital privacy op ed argues that the 1986 ECPA lets authorities access private data stored or transmitted online without a warrant in some cases. A coalition led by the ACLU and allies supports requiring warrants for cloud data, while regulators oppose changes. Senate and House bills aim to balance privacy and investigation needs.
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National Security Agency
NSA
Edward Snowden
ECPA
Digital 4Th
American Civil Liberties Union
Americans For Tax Reform
Center For Democracy and Technology
Heritage Action For America
4Th Digital
Securities and Exchange Commission
Senate
House
Community letters critique Iowa Wesleyan college changes
Readers express shock over Iowa Wesleyan College downsizing and offer to form alumni supporters of IWC. A Marion resident criticizes city council for backyard chicken ordinance, urging public input and a citizen vote on fowl in residential areas.
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Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant
Mississippi
IWC
Robert Batey
Marion
Wage caps a step toward income equality
Cedar Rapids readers discuss wage caps to realign CEO pay with workers. Kim Williams argues for ceilings like 1:10 or 1:12, citing Switzerland. Margaret Dvorak frames subsidies versus welfare as government aid distinctions.
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Kim Williams
Cedar Rapids
Margaret Dvorak
Gazetter delivery family highlighted for caring service
An 88 year old resident from Cedar Rapids praises their Gazette delivery family for fourteen years of reliable, caring service. She credits their upbringing and calls them highly compassionate and worthy of pride, naming Leona Thompson as the Gazette winner.
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Gazette Delivery Family
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Leona Thompson
Republicans Split on Immigration Reform Amid Campaign Tensions
Politics writer outlines a GOP feud over legalization versus skilled labor limits. Conservatives fear legalization fuels illegal immigration. leadership favors guest-worker pathways and cheap labor. The piece cites Kris tol and Sessions, notes Obamacare polling shifts, and argues reform could curb illegal hiring through biometric ID and penalties.
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Atsv
Republican Party
Bill Kristol
CBS
GOP
Chamber of Commerce
Jeff Sessions
Democracy hinges on curbing money in politics
An opinion piece argues Citizens United created a democracy problem by enabling unlimited spending. It details outside funding, cites a $1 billion figure in 2012, and calls for solutions such as small donor public financing and stricter disclosure. It also urges constitutional amendment to limit corporate influence. Marge Baker of PFAW endorses reform.
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Citizens United
FEC
Congress
Associated Press
McCutcheon
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
Wall Street
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